Kymco AK 550 emergency seat latch release

[rjs987]

I added this at the same time I installed the flashing LED bar brake light on my AK 550. Since I had the parts removed for that install I decided to do this install also.
I put this on my Burgman 650 as have many other Burgman 650 and Burgman 400 owners due to an issue with the normal seat latch release cable having a history of breaking due to rust on SOME of those scooters after many many years. This mod comes in handy once in a while any way and with everything on the AK being electronic I figured this would be good to install. There is one seat release on the AK that is mechanical... when the handlebar lock is engaged and turning the switch knob a little more to the left to release the seat. That is a cable pulled release and not an electrical release as the silver button is. BUT, even that requires that the switch knob be turned on (electrical) so...


Here is a link to the PDF file for this install. It is a simple install and does not require any electrical knowledge. Follow the pictures exactly and it will work perfectly.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XrEnmCsypKmDmb-O0LZH3NVS_1im0L66/view?usp=sharing

[CROSSBOLT]

Nice job anf exquisite report! Great pictures! My version similar but not as spiffy as yours. Works great when I have the bike running and need to get in the tub.

[Iahawk]

you guys got me thinking about underseat emergency access...so I just did what RJS987 did and installed a cable that can unlatch my seat in an emergency. It took about 10 minutes. I took off my seat tub and wrapped a cable around the latch release and ran the other end under the bodywork where it comes out above the airbox. It's tucked away where I will hopefully never need it. I drew a yellow line in the picture next to where the actual cable runs..thanks for the idea.

[Ruffus]

@Iahawk, yes helps alot in case...I do this nearly as standart here on my and friends scoots.

 On DINKSs and other models your method is used. For models with two latches I pick it up before its forked retailer.

https://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=30847.0

[rjs987]

@Iahawk, yes helps alot in case...I do this nearly as standart here on my and friends scoots.

 On DINKSs and other models your method is used. For models with two latches I pick it up before its forked retailer.

https://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=30847.0

As indicated in my details of this install the AK 550 also has 2 latches. The right latch is the main one that is triggered and there is a cross over cable to the left latch so I installed the release cable to the right latch to pull on both.

On my Burgman 650 there is only one latch but that didn't change anything about the install.

[KayakGuy]

Thanks rjs - I just made this mod per your document. Of course, it took me a while, but these kinds of things usually do. Anyway, it works really well and takes a little stress out of the "what-if" situations...

[Super Dirt Dud]

Well that is a great idea and well spelled out Thank You for your help